This is my new toy. I bought it because I love side by side shotguns with hammers! I know this is not a "name brand" that the shotgun snobs (read "sheep") would like. It does not say Holland and Holland  or Westley Richards or Purdey, it says a man's name. John Lacey, I assume it's the man who made it.

 I can see him spending untold hours making this shotgun with all the love and attention he could afford to give. Producing a product he was proud of making. I imagine his wife admiring the workmanship he put into it. Knowing that he would have to sell it to recoup the time and materials he had put in to making this beauty, so that he could pay for his life as a father and husband.

 I admire his skill, and dare any of the nay sayer's to do better! Go ahead try engraving, or start by making a hammer from scratch, then judge!No it is not a name brand, but does that really mean it's not worth anything? I judge a book by it's content not the title!!!   

This is just the sidelock, since I have the gun disassembled to clean and inspect and redo the wood finish. I was really impressed with the locks inside as well as on the outside. Case color hardening, perfectly polished bridle plate and sears and spring.

 
I really look forward to finishing this gun and shooting it! it will be a pleasure to own for awhile.